christopher reeves proved to be somewhat of a superman in his life. after surviving a near fatal horse riding accident during which he broke his neck and became paralyzed, he became a huge supporter and activist for stem cell research. he even continued to act.

i was very suprised to learn that he had died last sunday after going into cardiac arrest on saturday. he was suffering from complications arising from a pressure wound which i guess is commonly experienced by people living with paralysis. i was expecting him to learn how to fly one day. if there was anyone that could, it would have been him. he really inspired me and i’m sure several others with his strong passion for life and hope.